To celebrate the end of K's first year of law school we went to Fogo de Chao last night, well actually we went at 4:30 for more of a linner (lunch/dinner) since we knew it was going to be a huge meal...of meat. It was really good, and not just all the meat, I definitely fell into their trap of going to the amazing salad bar as well as eating the side dishes and these little cheesy bread ball things. We also had an excellent bottle of Estancia Meritage. Fogo is pretty expensive and not really a restaurant you would want to go to all time, but great for special occasions!
We ended the evening with a walk around the Inner Harbor and margaritas outside at Mex.
The weather has been amazing this weekend!
Today I am working on cleaning, so far I have cleaned out the fridge and the pantry and am working on the apartment. I can't get motivated to take on my closet so that will probably be postponed until a time when the mood strikes me.
Hope you all are having lovely weekends!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Lofty Plans
I am going to be honest with you all, I am sitting on my couch, drinking my third margarita (we ordered Mexican in, so it was a theme) and watching "Batman Begins" on AMC...yes, I lead an exciting, glamorous life. I, don't really have any exciting plans this weekend so instead of laying around watching movies I am going to actually get things done.
Starting tomorrow.
Things like...cleaning my apartment, cleaning out the fridge, cleaning out my closet, giving the puppy a bath, shopping for food, and paying bills. I have to admit cleaning out the fridge and the closet are my top priorities...oh and bathing the puppy, since she smells like this chewie we gave her yesterday. We shall see if the other things get done.
K and I also have a super fun dinner reservation for tomorrow night...it's actually at 4:30, so the early bird special, but it is all part of the plan. More on that to come.
Happy Friday!
Starting tomorrow.
Things like...cleaning my apartment, cleaning out the fridge, cleaning out my closet, giving the puppy a bath, shopping for food, and paying bills. I have to admit cleaning out the fridge and the closet are my top priorities...oh and bathing the puppy, since she smells like this chewie we gave her yesterday. We shall see if the other things get done.
K and I also have a super fun dinner reservation for tomorrow night...it's actually at 4:30, so the early bird special, but it is all part of the plan. More on that to come.
Happy Friday!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
K and Me Quiz
I realized I really don't share much on the blog about my relationship and K so I did a search for a fun meme I could do and I found this quiz meme on a couple of different blogs a while ago(including Adventures in Newlywed and In Love With A Farm Boy) and thought I would try it out.
What are your middle names? John and Marie
How long have you been together? We had a very weird relationship to start off so it's hard to say specific time frame...so you can pick from October of 2004 or May of 2005
How long did you know each other before you started dating? Officially about a week the first time we started "dating"
Who asked who out? Since we were in college we didn't really go on dates, K asked me to be his girlfriend in October of 2004 then broke up with me in December...then we sort of just ended up back together in May 2005 and have been together ever sense. (that is a verrrrry brief summary of a very crazy situation that perhaps I will post about at some point)
Who said I love you first? He did
How old are each of you? We both are 23 but I am older by 3 months
Whose siblings do/did you see the most? Mine, we see my family much more then his because we live near them
Do you have any children together? Maybe someday! But not now!
What about pets? Hanna!
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? I would say K being in law school is hard right now but I know it will help us have a better future.
Are you from the same hometown? Nope, I am an Army brat/MD girl and he is from NJ
Who is the most sensitive? Me
Where do you eat out most as a couple? When we go out to eat we mix it up a lot, the places we eat regularly we order in.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Who does the cooking? Mostly me, but K is the breakfast maker
Who is the most social? By far me, I am a loud, center of attention type of person, and K is reserved and thoughtful.
Who is the neat-freak? We both are in different ways, I am more quirky about things being in the right place and K is more into making sure the kitchen is clean.
Where was your first date? Ummm...we met up at a frat party, does that count? We never really went on a first date.
Who has the bigger family? Me
Do you get flowers often? No, but that's ok
Who do you spend the holidays with? So far my family
Who is more jealous? I guess me, but I don't think either of us are too jealous
Who’s better with the computer? K
Who picks where you go to dinner? We both hate making little decisions so it always requires a lot of deliberation to pick...I guess both of us!
Who eats more sweets? K, I am not much of a sweets person. I prefer bacon.
Who cries more? Me
I love you K and congrats on finishing your first year of law school!
What are your middle names? John and Marie
How long have you been together? We had a very weird relationship to start off so it's hard to say specific time frame...so you can pick from October of 2004 or May of 2005
How long did you know each other before you started dating? Officially about a week the first time we started "dating"
Who asked who out? Since we were in college we didn't really go on dates, K asked me to be his girlfriend in October of 2004 then broke up with me in December...then we sort of just ended up back together in May 2005 and have been together ever sense. (that is a verrrrry brief summary of a very crazy situation that perhaps I will post about at some point)
Who said I love you first? He did
How old are each of you? We both are 23 but I am older by 3 months
Whose siblings do/did you see the most? Mine, we see my family much more then his because we live near them
Do you have any children together? Maybe someday! But not now!
What about pets? Hanna!
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple? I would say K being in law school is hard right now but I know it will help us have a better future.
Are you from the same hometown? Nope, I am an Army brat/MD girl and he is from NJ
Who is the most sensitive? Me
Where do you eat out most as a couple? When we go out to eat we mix it up a lot, the places we eat regularly we order in.
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Who does the cooking? Mostly me, but K is the breakfast maker
Who is the most social? By far me, I am a loud, center of attention type of person, and K is reserved and thoughtful.
Who is the neat-freak? We both are in different ways, I am more quirky about things being in the right place and K is more into making sure the kitchen is clean.
Where was your first date? Ummm...we met up at a frat party, does that count? We never really went on a first date.
Who has the bigger family? Me
Do you get flowers often? No, but that's ok
Who do you spend the holidays with? So far my family
Who is more jealous? I guess me, but I don't think either of us are too jealous
Who’s better with the computer? K
Who picks where you go to dinner? We both hate making little decisions so it always requires a lot of deliberation to pick...I guess both of us!
Who eats more sweets? K, I am not much of a sweets person. I prefer bacon.
Who cries more? Me
I love you K and congrats on finishing your first year of law school!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Calm Before the Storm
Alright last night's "Real Housewives" was pretty boring but I think the storm of Danielle's insanity and dubious lifestyle choices is about to break. I thought she was struggling financially so the spa plastic surgery party didn't seem to make sense. Especially when one of the other housewives said that the treatments they were getting were free! If I was her ex-husband and I saw that I don't think I would rush to give her a settlement. The whole relationship with Steve is weird...she was acting like they were in this great relationship and her kids loved him but if that is the case why was she going on a blind date with Guccimodel? There is something very strange lurking beneath that taunt, shiny, bronzed, duck-like face.
As for the other ladies...I don't have much to say about Dina. She didn't do anything exciting. I can't imagine what their family reunions are like...especially after meeting brother Jamie.
I actually am liking Caroline more and more, Jacqueline needs to take her advice and whip Ashley into shape. There is no way that girl needs a brand new car...or any car for that matter! I'm going to get on a bit of a soapbox here but I think it is horrible when parents don't work as a team, Jacqueline's husband should not have gotten Ashley that car without his wife on board...all he will accomplish by doing that is make her even more spoiled and more disrespectful to her mother. Rewarding her almost getting kicked out of school...great idea, buddy. But Jacqueline should have gone to him, instead of asking his sister, Caroline, to intervene.
Oh Teresa, she cracks me up.Jean Benet Gia is a very cute little girl but those pictures were out of control...the little Burberry outfit...oh my. And the number of bags at the photo shoot...wow. I was surprised that she allowed so little time to get to the Willamina appointment in NYC...any self respecting stage mom would know to plan ahead and get there super early for maximum pre-interview coaching-of-the-little-diva-time.
So what did you all think?
As for the other ladies...I don't have much to say about Dina. She didn't do anything exciting. I can't imagine what their family reunions are like...especially after meeting brother Jamie.
I actually am liking Caroline more and more, Jacqueline needs to take her advice and whip Ashley into shape. There is no way that girl needs a brand new car...or any car for that matter! I'm going to get on a bit of a soapbox here but I think it is horrible when parents don't work as a team, Jacqueline's husband should not have gotten Ashley that car without his wife on board...all he will accomplish by doing that is make her even more spoiled and more disrespectful to her mother. Rewarding her almost getting kicked out of school...great idea, buddy. But Jacqueline should have gone to him, instead of asking his sister, Caroline, to intervene.
Oh Teresa, she cracks me up.
So what did you all think?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
It's Actually Just So Sad
I have to admit I have never blogged about this show before because it seems to hit on nerves, but I have always been a fan. The show is "Jon and Kate Plus 8." I started watching the family's hour long specials and like so many just loved the adorable kids, naturally when the show started I watched that too.
Do I think Kate can be annoying? Yes. Would I be annoying too if I had 8 kids? Probably. Do I think they have probably semi "used" the fact that they have sextuplets to get free things? Yes. Might I do the same thing if I knew I had to support 8 kids and companies were throwing things at me? Probably.
So this has always been my love/hate/justification/thoughts about the Gosslin family. It's weird and hard to put into words. Another reason why I haven't blogged about them. But I must say I think this whole drama surrounding them is sad. No one is going to know the truth about the details of their marriage and it's really not our business...regardless of the fact that they are on TV; I just don't think they deserve it.
Of course I watched the season premier last night, and I almost cried. It is horrible to see how much their family has changed and how they were acting toward each other, I found it awkward and painful to literally watch the collapse of a marriage...but my nosey side wants to see what happens. Divorce sucks (not that we know it is has come to that yet) especially when a child is involved...let alone eight.
What do you all think of "Jon and Kate Plus 8"? Did you watch it last night?
Do I think Kate can be annoying? Yes. Would I be annoying too if I had 8 kids? Probably. Do I think they have probably semi "used" the fact that they have sextuplets to get free things? Yes. Might I do the same thing if I knew I had to support 8 kids and companies were throwing things at me? Probably.
So this has always been my love/hate/justification/thoughts about the Gosslin family. It's weird and hard to put into words. Another reason why I haven't blogged about them. But I must say I think this whole drama surrounding them is sad. No one is going to know the truth about the details of their marriage and it's really not our business...regardless of the fact that they are on TV; I just don't think they deserve it.
Of course I watched the season premier last night, and I almost cried. It is horrible to see how much their family has changed and how they were acting toward each other, I found it awkward and painful to literally watch the collapse of a marriage...but my nosey side wants to see what happens. Divorce sucks (not that we know it is has come to that yet) especially when a child is involved...let alone eight.
What do you all think of "Jon and Kate Plus 8"? Did you watch it last night?
A Loooooong Weekend
Maybe it was the fact that I hardly worked last week, maybe it was the excessive amount of cookout-ing I did over the past three days, or maybe it was the fact that it actually was a three day weekend...whatever the cause Memorial Day weekend seemed to last forever, which was awesome.
Friday we went to happy hour at one of my favorite mexican resturants with my mom, sister and some friends, Saturday was spent relaxing and Sunday and Monday were both almost full day cookouts. I had a blast but ate and drank waaaay too much.
I don't think I turned on a computer the whole weekend so I have been spending some time tonight catching up on all of your lives.
Today was the first day of leaving Hanna while we went to work, I came home at lunch to let her out and play with her a bit and she seems to be handling it well. I am glad K doesn't work on Fridays so she will only be alone 4 days a week and that I live close enough to come home during the day! It is the one perk of my job!
Friday we went to happy hour at one of my favorite mexican resturants with my mom, sister and some friends, Saturday was spent relaxing and Sunday and Monday were both almost full day cookouts. I had a blast but ate and drank waaaay too much.
I don't think I turned on a computer the whole weekend so I have been spending some time tonight catching up on all of your lives.
Today was the first day of leaving Hanna while we went to work, I came home at lunch to let her out and play with her a bit and she seems to be handling it well. I am glad K doesn't work on Fridays so she will only be alone 4 days a week and that I live close enough to come home during the day! It is the one perk of my job!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Puppy Cuteness for your Viewing Pleasure
The past two days I have been at home pretty much all day just watching movies and hanging out with Hanna, unfortunately tomorrow I have to go to work and K will be with her but starting Tuesday we will be starting her on the normal us going to work everyday schedule. Which should include me working out again because I have been super lazy!
She is being a very good puppy so far...any accidents she has had in the house have been completely my fault for not getting her out in time, she is walking well on a leash and sleeping all night in her crate. She also seems to be improving being crated in during the day however she hasn't been in it too much yesterday and today. Thank you all for your tips, we are doing those same kind of things! On Saturday we are taking her to the vet for her first check-up so hopefully that will go well too.
Yesterday I had a little photo shoot with her...enjoy the cuteness!
Sleepy
Playing and being a wild puppy.
She likes to hang out under the coffee table, we call it her den.
She also is obsessed with chewies, she is laying on the blankie I made for her which you can't really see but is a very adorable fleece.
I just love her. I hope that didn't just sound like Teresa from Real Housewives, she says that about every 2 minutes about her kids.
She was charging the camera at this point.
Note the dog toys everywhere and the crocs which have become my official dog walking shoes. I wanted to get a picture of her standing so you all could see how tiny she is.
She is being a very good puppy so far...any accidents she has had in the house have been completely my fault for not getting her out in time, she is walking well on a leash and sleeping all night in her crate. She also seems to be improving being crated in during the day however she hasn't been in it too much yesterday and today. Thank you all for your tips, we are doing those same kind of things! On Saturday we are taking her to the vet for her first check-up so hopefully that will go well too.
Yesterday I had a little photo shoot with her...enjoy the cuteness!
Little Puppy girl
Sleepy
Playing and being a wild puppy.
She likes to hang out under the coffee table, we call it her den.
She also is obsessed with chewies, she is laying on the blankie I made for her which you can't really see but is a very adorable fleece.
I just love her. I hope that didn't just sound like Teresa from Real Housewives, she says that about every 2 minutes about her kids.
She was charging the camera at this point.
Note the dog toys everywhere and the crocs which have become my official dog walking shoes. I wanted to get a picture of her standing so you all could see how tiny she is.Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Woah, Mama
While Episode 2 of Real Housewives of New Jersey certainly didn't disappoint I have to say I am getting a little annoying of just seeing the same things that were in that preview. Come on Bravo, let's see some new footage here.
First of all, I continue to think Jacqueline is very sweet and seems like a nice person but she needs to get her daughter under control. Be a parent not a friend and please don't let Danielle try and disciple your child. I don't think Danielle is a role model I would want for a teenage girl. I mean unless you want your daughter suggesting "sneaking into the bathroom" while on dates.
Speaking of Danielle, while I am sure she deserves something in the form of support from her er-husband and I am totally for being a stay-at-home mom, if she was really so strapped for money she should...I don't know....get a job? Her kids are in school, she could look for something part time...or maybe sell the house and move into something even slightly smaller. That would be more responsible then trying to find a new sugar daddy...and Danielle, I don't think that guy is dating you because he wants to support you and your kids. If you know what I mean.
Dina wasn't show as much on this episode so I am still kind of torn on her, that personal assistant interview was strange, I really hope it was staged. Can you imagine going on an interview like that?
I like that Caroline and her husband seem to actually parent their children. It is a nice change from parents on other season of Real Housewives. Do people normally eat pasta and potatoes in one meal though....holy carbs Batman.
Teresa, Teresa, Teresa, I hardly have words. Hold on, I'll find some. While Gia, is an adorable child, an extra in "Doubt" does not a star make. I also can't stand people that let their kids run wild in stores, restaurants, etc...it's just disrespectful to whatever place you are in and the people in it. I know kids will act up but condoning running around pulling things off the rack and playing with the cash register is outrageous. Kind of like her house.
What did you all think?
First of all, I continue to think Jacqueline is very sweet and seems like a nice person but she needs to get her daughter under control. Be a parent not a friend and please don't let Danielle try and disciple your child. I don't think Danielle is a role model I would want for a teenage girl. I mean unless you want your daughter suggesting "sneaking into the bathroom" while on dates.
Speaking of Danielle, while I am sure she deserves something in the form of support from her er-husband and I am totally for being a stay-at-home mom, if she was really so strapped for money she should...I don't know....get a job? Her kids are in school, she could look for something part time...or maybe sell the house and move into something even slightly smaller. That would be more responsible then trying to find a new sugar daddy...and Danielle, I don't think that guy is dating you because he wants to support you and your kids. If you know what I mean.
Dina wasn't show as much on this episode so I am still kind of torn on her, that personal assistant interview was strange, I really hope it was staged. Can you imagine going on an interview like that?
I like that Caroline and her husband seem to actually parent their children. It is a nice change from parents on other season of Real Housewives. Do people normally eat pasta and potatoes in one meal though....holy carbs Batman.
Teresa, Teresa, Teresa, I hardly have words. Hold on, I'll find some. While Gia, is an adorable child, an extra in "Doubt" does not a star make. I also can't stand people that let their kids run wild in stores, restaurants, etc...it's just disrespectful to whatever place you are in and the people in it. I know kids will act up but condoning running around pulling things off the rack and playing with the cash register is outrageous. Kind of like her house.
What did you all think?
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
More About Me
Rather then going on and on about baby Hanna or blogging about nothing since nothing too exciting is going on with me (other then the puppy of course) I thought I would do this meme I found on CAPow art & design. This way you can find out more random stuff about me!
1. My uncle once : stepped on a land mine...in Vietnam (he lived)
2. Never in my life : have I been to Europe.
3. When I was seventeen : I got my licence and drove a 1990 Volvo station wagon.
4. High School was : blah, I didn't like it.
5. I will never forget : the day my little brother was born. Today he turns 17!
Happy Birthday Little Brother!
6. I once met : the British lady from the show "Fashion Emergency." Does anyone else remember that show?
7. There’s this girl I know who : is afraid of spores on plants.
8. Once, at a bar : my friends and I met these really weird guys and told them we would go to another bar with them but didn't walk to walk in the rain. They got us a cab and paid the driver trying to be all smooth...then we told the cabbie to take us home. It was mean but funny.
9. By noon, I’m usually : ready to go home!
10. Last night : I continued my lazy streak and hung out with Hanna!
11. If only I had : a job I love with flexible hours and the ability to work from home sometimes.
12. Next time I go to gym/church : no clue, I have been doing kettlenetics instead/ Christmas Eve
13. Susan Boyle : is not as good as everyone makes her seem but interesting.
14. What worries me most : is money. That may seem shallow but I stress about money, I try not to worry about bad things happening to people I love, it just makes me sad.
15. When I turn my head left, I see : Hanna laying on the couch next to me then a lamp and a sliding glass door.
16. When I turn my head right, I see : the matching lamp then the doorway/entrance to the apartment, then the kitchen.
17. You know I’m lying when : I start laughing!
18. What I miss most about the eighties : nothing, I don't remember the eighties...love the music though so I will go with that.
19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be : Lady Macbeth...haha. I'm just saying that because I did her monologue in high school and to be modest, nailed it.
20. By this time next year : Little Brother will be eighteen! How time flies...
21. A better name for me would be : I'm not sure. I like my name now but when I was younger I wanted to have my name be Justine for some reason. I don't really even like that name anymore.
23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll : get my master's in something I really enjoy.
24. You know I like you if : I am sarcastic and weird around you...basically my normal self!
25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be : my mother.
26. When I compare 80’s rock to 90’s rock : I don't really compare, I like them both.
27. Take my advice, never : say you are in love with someone you met one night at a drunker sorority mixer. Trust me, your friends will never let you live it down.
28. My ideal breakfast is : a breakfast sandwich....I like all varieties but especially sausage, egg and cheese on a wheat bagel.
29. A song I love, but do not own is : hard to pick. I really don't buy music, I never listen to my ipod so I don't download music...I listen to the radio mostly...I guess I am old school.
30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : getting a snowball.
31. My favorite Beatle is : Paul, all girls like Paul right?
32. Why won’t people : learn how to drive.
33. If you spend the night at my house : don't mind sleeping on a futon or the couch.
34. I’d stop my wedding for : World War 3? I dunno...that's a weird question.
35. The world could do without : atomic bombs.
36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than : eat dog poo. Licking a cockroach is nasty...I had to think of something really gross.
37. My favorite blonde is : me? Is that arrogant?
38: Paper clips are more useful than : paper weights.
39. If I do anything well, it’s : make people laugh.
40. And by the way : let me know if you have any new puppy tips!
1. My uncle once : stepped on a land mine...in Vietnam (he lived)
2. Never in my life : have I been to Europe.
3. When I was seventeen : I got my licence and drove a 1990 Volvo station wagon.
4. High School was : blah, I didn't like it.
5. I will never forget : the day my little brother was born. Today he turns 17!
Happy Birthday Little Brother!
6. I once met : the British lady from the show "Fashion Emergency." Does anyone else remember that show?
7. There’s this girl I know who : is afraid of spores on plants.
8. Once, at a bar : my friends and I met these really weird guys and told them we would go to another bar with them but didn't walk to walk in the rain. They got us a cab and paid the driver trying to be all smooth...then we told the cabbie to take us home. It was mean but funny.
9. By noon, I’m usually : ready to go home!
10. Last night : I continued my lazy streak and hung out with Hanna!
11. If only I had : a job I love with flexible hours and the ability to work from home sometimes.
12. Next time I go to gym/church : no clue, I have been doing kettlenetics instead/ Christmas Eve
13. Susan Boyle : is not as good as everyone makes her seem but interesting.
14. What worries me most : is money. That may seem shallow but I stress about money, I try not to worry about bad things happening to people I love, it just makes me sad.
15. When I turn my head left, I see : Hanna laying on the couch next to me then a lamp and a sliding glass door.
16. When I turn my head right, I see : the matching lamp then the doorway/entrance to the apartment, then the kitchen.
17. You know I’m lying when : I start laughing!
18. What I miss most about the eighties : nothing, I don't remember the eighties...love the music though so I will go with that.
19. If I was a character in Shakespeare, I’d be : Lady Macbeth...haha. I'm just saying that because I did her monologue in high school and to be modest, nailed it.
20. By this time next year : Little Brother will be eighteen! How time flies...
21. A better name for me would be : I'm not sure. I like my name now but when I was younger I wanted to have my name be Justine for some reason. I don't really even like that name anymore.
23. If I ever go back to school, I’ll : get my master's in something I really enjoy.
24. You know I like you if : I am sarcastic and weird around you...basically my normal self!
25. If I ever won an award, the first person I’d thank would be : my mother.
26. When I compare 80’s rock to 90’s rock : I don't really compare, I like them both.
27. Take my advice, never : say you are in love with someone you met one night at a drunker sorority mixer. Trust me, your friends will never let you live it down.
28. My ideal breakfast is : a breakfast sandwich....I like all varieties but especially sausage, egg and cheese on a wheat bagel.
29. A song I love, but do not own is : hard to pick. I really don't buy music, I never listen to my ipod so I don't download music...I listen to the radio mostly...I guess I am old school.
30. If you visit my hometown, I suggest : getting a snowball.
31. My favorite Beatle is : Paul, all girls like Paul right?
32. Why won’t people : learn how to drive.
33. If you spend the night at my house : don't mind sleeping on a futon or the couch.
34. I’d stop my wedding for : World War 3? I dunno...that's a weird question.
35. The world could do without : atomic bombs.
36. I’d rather lick the belly of a cockroach than : eat dog poo. Licking a cockroach is nasty...I had to think of something really gross.
37. My favorite blonde is : me? Is that arrogant?
38: Paper clips are more useful than : paper weights.
39. If I do anything well, it’s : make people laugh.
40. And by the way : let me know if you have any new puppy tips!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Little Furbaby
So now I have some pictures so I can finally post more about my little furbaby. She seems to be adjusting very well to living with us, she is very tiny (about 2.5 pounds) but is pretty vocal...as was illustrated on her first night with us. We are crate training her so we first tried to put the crate on the floor next to the bed and she literally screamed like a howler monkey, so we put the crate on a chair hoping if she she saw us she would calm down, which didn't work, so after a few hours and almost giving up K suggested putting the crate in between our pillows. And that worked! So that is where the crate has been and we are going to gradually move it to next to the bed.
The only day time she has spent in her crate was on Saturday when we went over to my parents to go to a wine festival. I think she did pretty well, and was right next to Gryffin, who loves his crate...my brother was in the house briefly and said she was whining but we didn't hear anything when we came in. The test will be tomorrow, because I have to go into work in the morning.
Ok I could probably go on and on about her, but I will stop and post some pictures. All of these are from the first day we got her. I will try to take some more and work around my annoying camera. My sister is going to puppy-sit while I get my hair done today so maybe she will take more too!
She is so cute.
Sharing the chewy with Gryffin, not really she kept taking it away from him.
The only day time she has spent in her crate was on Saturday when we went over to my parents to go to a wine festival. I think she did pretty well, and was right next to Gryffin, who loves his crate...my brother was in the house briefly and said she was whining but we didn't hear anything when we came in. The test will be tomorrow, because I have to go into work in the morning.
Ok I could probably go on and on about her, but I will stop and post some pictures. All of these are from the first day we got her. I will try to take some more and work around my annoying camera. My sister is going to puppy-sit while I get my hair done today so maybe she will take more too!
She loves this rawhide chewy.
She is so cute.
Sharing the chewy with Gryffin, not really she kept taking it away from him.I think she is going to be a little more feisty then him, he is so laid back and she is a little diva already.
My baby girl
My baby girl
Sunday, May 17, 2009
New Puppy Parenthood
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say I am alive and baby Hanna (my new puppy) is adorable and doing great! We have spent the weekend being immersed in new puppy parenthood and I promise to post pictures and more later. Unfortunately my camera is a piece of crap and I think has finally died...she also moves too quick to get a good one on my blackberry! My sister took a bunch but when she tried to send them to me they didn't work since she has a mac. So it is a comedy of errors, I will be going over there tomorrow and I am going to get them then.
I am not working most of this week to continue to get Hanna acclimated so will have plenty of time to blog!
Hope you all had wonderful weekends!
I am not working most of this week to continue to get Hanna acclimated so will have plenty of time to blog!
Hope you all had wonderful weekends!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Welcome to New Jersey
You may recall that after the premier of Real Housewives of NY I blogged about my first impressions of the season. Naturally I decided to do the same thing for New Jersey, which is even more exciting since it is totally new. Let me say this...I am stoked for this show. These ladies seem out of control! And thus far there seems to be a theme about trying to be your daughter's best friend instead of a parent, which is always intriguing.
Dina...While her decorating taste is questionable and I am not sure why her daughter was drinking from a goblet, she is gorgeous and I think she will be a good source of drama.
Caroline...I kind of think it would be cool to work at the Brownstone so maybe they could adopt me or something? And I like her relationship with Dina, and her sons seem funny so far but I think she will end up being annoying.
Teresa...first of all, does anyone else think that her hairline is very weird? I am very worried about her hair merging with her eyebrows, that would be scary...like reverse evolution. And speaking of evolution, or lack there of, Joe kind of looks like the juicy and delicious missing link. Oh great now I will have to go into the witness protection program...please don’t hurt me Joe! Furthermore, nothing says mafia like having over 12ok in cash on you in a store. I love a crazy stage mom so that element should be interesting too.
Jacqueline...is probably my favorite so far, she seems very real and caring, she even was really sweet to that creature, Danielle. I thought it was cute that her and Teresa went to spy on the blind date.
Danielle...ok she looks like something from Tales from the Crypt. She brings up a lot of questions....who has been engaged 20 times? Who sends naked pictures to someone she just met on the Internet? Who talks about phone sex on national TV? Over share. "Guccimodel" is probably a 12 year old boy or a 85 year old man. Now based on my recent post I am not knocking online dating in any way, but I don't really think what she was doing was "dating." I find her to be very sketchy.
So those are my thoughts so far...what did you all think about it?
Tonight is a pretty packed TV night so I will have to watch the rest of NY reunion...aka cat fight...tomorrow. After I get my puppy of course, how appropriate for that to be her first TV show to watch with me. Can't wait to show you all pictures!
Dina...While her decorating taste is questionable and I am not sure why her daughter was drinking from a goblet, she is gorgeous and I think she will be a good source of drama.
Caroline...I kind of think it would be cool to work at the Brownstone so maybe they could adopt me or something? And I like her relationship with Dina, and her sons seem funny so far but I think she will end up being annoying.
Teresa...first of all, does anyone else think that her hairline is very weird? I am very worried about her hair merging with her eyebrows, that would be scary...like reverse evolution. And speaking of evolution, or lack there of, Joe kind of looks like the juicy and delicious missing link. Oh great now I will have to go into the witness protection program...please don’t hurt me Joe! Furthermore, nothing says mafia like having over 12ok in cash on you in a store. I love a crazy stage mom so that element should be interesting too.
Jacqueline...is probably my favorite so far, she seems very real and caring, she even was really sweet to that creature, Danielle. I thought it was cute that her and Teresa went to spy on the blind date.
Danielle...ok she looks like something from Tales from the Crypt. She brings up a lot of questions....who has been engaged 20 times? Who sends naked pictures to someone she just met on the Internet? Who talks about phone sex on national TV? Over share. "Guccimodel" is probably a 12 year old boy or a 85 year old man. Now based on my recent post I am not knocking online dating in any way, but I don't really think what she was doing was "dating." I find her to be very sketchy.
So those are my thoughts so far...what did you all think about it?
Tonight is a pretty packed TV night so I will have to watch the rest of NY reunion...aka cat fight...tomorrow. After I get my puppy of course, how appropriate for that to be her first TV show to watch with me. Can't wait to show you all pictures!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Prom!
K at Blog Goggles tagged me last week in this prom picture post thing that has been going around. I considered trying to find a picture to scan in while at my parents this past weekend...but I was too lazy, so I just took a picture of some of my scrapbook pages. Hope you don't mind the semi-poor picture of a picture quality, I think you will still get the point! If you want to play, consider yourself tagged!
Here is my junior prom. I went to both prom's with my high school boyfriend who was pretty short, so I wore the same sparkly white flip flops to each prom so I wouldn't be taller then him, which always made me feel weird. This dress was laced up the back and sadly there were about 5 other people at the prom with the same dress, which lead to my choice for the next year.
Here is my junior prom. I went to both prom's with my high school boyfriend who was pretty short, so I wore the same sparkly white flip flops to each prom so I wouldn't be taller then him, which always made me feel weird. This dress was laced up the back and sadly there were about 5 other people at the prom with the same dress, which lead to my choice for the next year.
And here is senior year, where I wore "the barbie dress." It was huge! I really loved it though, and no one else had it on. It is hard to tell from the picture but it was BRIGHT pink and had tons of random pink sequins. It was very hard to go to the bathroom in.
And here is the obligatory "putting on the corsage" picture. My boyfriend got not only a top hat, but also a monocle, cane, spats, and white gloves. He looked like Mr. Peanut, and I made him leave the monocle and cane at home!
And here is the obligatory "putting on the corsage" picture. My boyfriend got not only a top hat, but also a monocle, cane, spats, and white gloves. He looked like Mr. Peanut, and I made him leave the monocle and cane at home!Monday, May 11, 2009
How to Find a Husband
I have another weird TV show I have been watching and wanted to blog about it. I can't decide if it is good or semi-annoying; it's called "How to Find a Husband," and it is about this British "TV presenter" who goes on a 10 week quest to find a husband. If you hadn't guessed, it it was another Fine Living Network discovery, because husband hunting is a fine way to live.
Basically she just keeps doing all of these random activities, ie speed dating, online dating, psychics, newspaper ads, accosting people on the street etc...we are up to week 5 and no husband yet. But it is entertaining none the less.
And it brings up a thought on a conversation I have had with a lot of my friends...which is semi-related to the show. A lot of my friends met their significant others in college (myself included) which is an easy place to meet people, but a lot of my single girlfriends now live in areas where they don't know a ton of people and we often discuss how they would meet someone to date...I never feel like I can give them advice on this, and would love to be able to.
So what do you think, how is the best way to meet guys (or girls) in an area where you don't know people? Have you ever been in this situation?
Basically she just keeps doing all of these random activities, ie speed dating, online dating, psychics, newspaper ads, accosting people on the street etc...we are up to week 5 and no husband yet. But it is entertaining none the less.
And it brings up a thought on a conversation I have had with a lot of my friends...which is semi-related to the show. A lot of my friends met their significant others in college (myself included) which is an easy place to meet people, but a lot of my single girlfriends now live in areas where they don't know a ton of people and we often discuss how they would meet someone to date...I never feel like I can give them advice on this, and would love to be able to.
So what do you think, how is the best way to meet guys (or girls) in an area where you don't know people? Have you ever been in this situation?
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day!
Hi Everyone! Sorry for my absence lately, K and I spent the weekend at my parents "watching" my brother and Gryffin while my parents went to get my sister at college. She has an internship in Boston where she goes to school this summer but is going to be home for a few weeks. Anyways, yesterday K and I did some shopping (for him mostly) and saw "Wolverine," which I thought was pretty good. I also called the breeder to check on Hanna and they said she is eating her food a doing great, only 5 days until we bring her home!
Today for Mother's Day I made portobello mushroom burgers for my mom (and the rest of my family) as well as some super yummy pasta salad. I hope all you had a lovely Mother's Day!
Now we are catching up on the DVR (Cafe Disco on The Office...omg) and relaxing, I'll be back to to posting regularly tomorrow.
Today for Mother's Day I made portobello mushroom burgers for my mom (and the rest of my family) as well as some super yummy pasta salad. I hope all you had a lovely Mother's Day!
Now we are catching up on the DVR (Cafe Disco on The Office...omg) and relaxing, I'll be back to to posting regularly tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Bittersweet Memories that is All I'm Taking with Me
Well "Real Housewives of NY" season 2 is over, or over until the reunion next week, but you know what I mean. I guess I thought I would be sad or something but I am so ready to cross the river and move on to New Jersey. The prospect of a new group of Housewives is very exciting and I can't wait to blog about my initial reactions, I hope it is like "The Sopranos," I loved that show. I don't know if I have mentioned it before, but K is actually from New Jersey (but the more rural part...don't feel bad if you didn't know about it...neither did I until I visited him.) Anyways, he is very mad about this show since "New Jersey doesn't need any further stereotypes." My response...."If the big hair, stripper shoes, and velour track suits fit..." No offense New Jersey, I kid because I love.
But enough on New Jersey for now, I really found the season 2 finale of NY pretty boring, my hopes were high after this season and I was let down. All the episode seemed to do was illustrate how self-involved these women all are, while they ironically worked on a charity. Also ironic that the one person who made me really glad that I was watching the show was Simon, and his...errr...outfit. That was just insane. I really am not bothered by his other "fashion risks," if he wants to wear pink clogs more power to him. But lace up red leather pants, a sequined blazer, and pointy boots? I just don't get how that is fashionable at all. He looked like he just crawled out of a Hot Topic in a New Jersey (sorry to bring it up again!) mall.
Ramona and him dancing was pretty hilarious. And with that, goodbye "Real Housewives of New York." You know I will always love you, see you next season, and please...no more Kelly. She needs to go the way of that weirdo Quinn from the OC. Remember her?
But enough on New Jersey for now, I really found the season 2 finale of NY pretty boring, my hopes were high after this season and I was let down. All the episode seemed to do was illustrate how self-involved these women all are, while they ironically worked on a charity. Also ironic that the one person who made me really glad that I was watching the show was Simon, and his...errr...outfit. That was just insane. I really am not bothered by his other "fashion risks," if he wants to wear pink clogs more power to him. But lace up red leather pants, a sequined blazer, and pointy boots? I just don't get how that is fashionable at all. He looked like he just crawled out of a Hot Topic in a New Jersey (sorry to bring it up again!) mall.
Ramona and him dancing was pretty hilarious. And with that, goodbye "Real Housewives of New York." You know I will always love you, see you next season, and please...no more Kelly. She needs to go the way of that weirdo Quinn from the OC. Remember her?
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Eat Your Brussels Sprouts!
My mom has always said how much she loves Brussels sprouts but she never really cooked them for us growing up. I guess she assumed we would hate them and it was easier to make vegetables with more positive reputations. Several seasons of "Top Chef" have made me much more open minded about food and I love cooking new things, so I picked up some Brussels sprouts at Trader Joe's on Sunday. Then I started looking for recipes and decided to try out this one for roasted Brussels sprouts from The Barefoot Contessa. The sprouts turned out great, crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. I followed the recipe but you could totally add some other seasonings. They make a great side dish, and much healthier then fries!Here is how to make them, it is very simple:
1) Heat oven to 400.
2)Cut off brown ends and remove any yucky looking outside leaves from the sprouts. Then put them in a bowl.
3) Drizzle with olive oil and and add salt and pepper (or any other seasonings) then stir to coat the sprouts.
4)Pour onto a pan.
5) Cook for about 40 minutes, shake pan every 15 minutes to brown evenly. They should end up browned on the outside. The picture above is from the recipe but mine looked almost the same!
6) Enjoy right away!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Visiting My Puppy
On Saturday I went with my parents, and Gryffin, to visit my puppy Hanna at the breeder in Pennsylvania. Unfortunately, K couldn't come since he had a review session for finals. When they first brought her out she was shivering and so tiny so I held her for a while, then we put her on the ground to see what Gryffin would do. She went right up to him and started wagging her little tail which was soooo adorable. Gryffin was very nice and gentle with her, I think they will be great friends. And we found out awesome news, they are actually half-siblings!
K and I will be bringing her home on the 15th and I am so excited! The breeder said she is doing well but being a little stubborn about weaning, so they are giving her baby food now and working her into dog food. She can't really run yet but she kind of waddles around, I know in two weeks she will be running all over the place.
Here are some of the pictures we took while visiting:
Gryffin and Hanna, soon to be best friends.
Gryffin looked so big next to her! And he is only 13 pounds,
Hanna probably weighed a pound!
Baby Hanna, my dad was holding her so you can see how small she is
K and I will be bringing her home on the 15th and I am so excited! The breeder said she is doing well but being a little stubborn about weaning, so they are giving her baby food now and working her into dog food. She can't really run yet but she kind of waddles around, I know in two weeks she will be running all over the place.
Here are some of the pictures we took while visiting:
Hanna, and my mom holding her.
Gryffin and Hanna, soon to be best friends.
Gryffin looked so big next to her! And he is only 13 pounds,Hanna probably weighed a pound!
Baby Hanna, my dad was holding her so you can see how small she isnext to his hands!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
I Love Kohl's!
While hanging out with Mom on Friday night we decided to stop by Kohl's, and with all the great deals I went crazy! I got a couple of candles, a wooden "C" and a "K" to hang somewhere in our apartment, 2 pairs of shoes, and (finally) a maxi dress! Literally everything I got was on sale.
I got these in dark brown for only $29.99! I think they were around 60 originally, they are Simply Vera Wang for Kohl's. Pretty comfortable and I could also wear them to work in the summer.
This in not a great picture of these shoes but they are also Simply Vera and were $36.99. I needed new summery black heels so they were a good purchase.
And here is the maxi dress! Again not a great picture, but it is purple and brown Ikat print and actually has enough room in the chest. Finding this dress and loving it has inspired me to try and find some other maxi dresses. Oh and it was on sale for $34.99!
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